2011 Volta ao Algarve

2011 Volta ao Algarve
Race details
Dates	16–20 February 2011
Stages	5
Distance	707.7 km (439.7 mi)
Winning time	18h 48' 45"
Results
	Winner
	Second
	Third
	Points
	Mountains
	Sprints
	Team
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The 2011 Volta ao Algarve was the 37th edition of the Volta ao Algarve cycling stage race. It was held from 16 to 20 February 2011, and was rated as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour.^[1] Just like the previous year, it started at the Algarve Stadium in Faro and ended with an individual time trial in Portimão.

Teams and cyclists

There were 21 teams in the 2011 Volta ao Algarve. Among them were 12 UCI ProTour teams, five UCI Professional Continental teams, and four Continental teams. Each team was allowed eight riders on their squad, giving the event a peloton of 168 cyclists at its outset.

The 21 teams in the race were:^[2]

Tour stages

Stage 1

16 February 2011 – Algarve Stadium to Albufeira, 157.5 km (97.9 mi)^[3]

Stage 1 results

	Cyclist	Team	Time
1	Philippe Gilbert (BEL)	Omega Pharma–Lotto	4h 36' 36"
2	Gerald Ciolek (GER)	Quick-Step	+ 5"
3	André Greipel (GER)	Omega Pharma–Lotto	+ 5"
4	Tyler Farrar (USA)	Garmin–Cervélo	+ 5"
5	Michael Matthews (AUS)	Rabobank	+ 5"
6	Baden Cooke (AUS)	Saxo Bank–SunGard	+ 5"
7	John Degenkolb (GER)	HTC–Highroad	+ 5"
8	Andreas Klöden (GER)	Team RadioShack	+ 5"
9	Tony Gallopin (FRA)	Cofidis	+ 5"
10	Wout Poels (NED)	Vacansoleil–DCM	+ 5"

General Classification after Stage 1

	Cyclist	Team	Time
1	Philippe Gilbert (BEL)	Omega Pharma–Lotto	4h 36' 26"
2	Gerald Ciolek (GER)	Quick-Step	+ 9"
3	André Greipel (GER)	Omega Pharma–Lotto	+ 11"
4	Tyler Farrar (USA)	Garmin–Cervélo	+ 15"
5	Michael Matthews (AUS)	Rabobank	+ 15"
6	Baden Cooke (AUS)	Saxo Bank–SunGard	+ 15"
7	John Degenkolb (GER)	HTC–Highroad	+ 15"
8	Andreas Klöden (GER)	Team RadioShack	+ 15"
9	Tony Gallopin (FRA)	Cofidis	+ 15"
10	Wout Poels (NED)	Vacansoleil–DCM	+ 15"

Stage 2

17 February 2011 – Lagoa to Lagos, 186.5 km (115.9 mi)^[4]

Stage 2 results

	Cyclist	Team	Time
1	John Degenkolb (GER)	HTC–Highroad	4h 57' 56"
2	Tyler Farrar (USA)	Garmin–Cervélo	s.t.
3	Michael Matthews (AUS)	Rabobank	s.t.
4	Baden Cooke (AUS)	Saxo Bank–SunGard	+ 1"
5	Sébastien Hinault (FRA)	Ag2r–La Mondiale	+ 1"
6	Philippe Gilbert (BEL)	Omega Pharma–Lotto	+ 1"
7	Filipe Duarte Sousa Cardoso (POR)	Barbot–Efapel	+ 1"
8	Fabian Wegmann (GER)	Leopard Trek	+ 1"
9	Gerald Ciolek (GER)	Quick-Step	+ 1"
10	Dmitry Fofonov (KAZ)	Astana	+ 1"

General Classification after Stage 2

	Cyclist	Team	Time
1	Philippe Gilbert (BEL)	Omega Pharma–Lotto	9h 34' 23"
2	John Degenkolb (GER)	HTC–Highroad	+ 4"
3	Tyler Farrar (USA)	Garmin–Cervélo	+ 8"
4	Gerald Ciolek (GER)	Quick-Step	+ 9"
5	Michael Matthews (AUS)	Rabobank	+ 10"
6	Baden Cooke (AUS)	Saxo Bank–SunGard	+ 15"
7	Filipe Duarte Sousa Cardoso (POR)	Barbot–Efapel	+ 15"
8	Fabian Wegmann (GER)	Leopard Trek	+ 15"
9	Jürgen Roelandts (BEL)	Omega Pharma–Lotto	+ 15"
10	Sebastian Langeveld (NED)	Rabobank	+ 15"

Stage 3

18 February 2011 – Tavira to Malhão, 179.2 km (111.3 mi)^[5]

Stage 3 results

	Cyclist	Team	Time
1	Steve Cummings (GBR)	Team Sky	4h 56' 19"
2	Tejay van Garderen (USA)	HTC–Highroad	s.t.
3	Alberto Contador (ESP)	Saxo Bank–SunGard	s.t.
4	Rein Taaramäe (EST)	Cofidis	s.t.
5	Tony Martin (GER)	HTC–Highroad	s.t.
6	Tiago Machado (POR)	Team RadioShack	+ 6"
7	Simon Gerrans (AUS)	Team Sky	+ 16"
8	Roman Kreuziger (CZE)	Astana	+ 16"
9	Andreas Klöden (GER)	Team RadioShack	+ 16"
10	Ryder Hesjedal (CAN)	Garmin–Cervélo	+ 16"

General Classification after Stage 3

	Cyclist	Team	Time
1	Steve Cummings (GBR)	Team Sky	14h 30' 47"
2	Alberto Contador (ESP)	Saxo Bank–SunGard	+ 6"
3	Tony Martin (GER)	HTC–Highroad	+ 10"
4	Tejay van Garderen (USA)	HTC–Highroad	+ 12"
5	Rein Taaramäe (EST)	Cofidis	+ 18"
6	Andreas Klöden (GER)	Team RadioShack	+ 26"
7	Ryder Hesjedal (CAN)	Garmin–Cervélo	+ 26"
8	Simon Gerrans (AUS)	Team Sky	+ 26"
9	Wout Poels (NED)	Vacansoleil–DCM	+ 30"
10	Tiago Machado (POR)	Team RadioShack	+ 31"

Stage 4

19 February 2011 – Albufeira to Tavira, 167.3 km (104.0 mi)^[6]

Stage 4 results

	Cyclist	Team	Time
1	André Greipel (GER)	Omega Pharma–Lotto	3h 56' 55"
2	Michael Matthews (AUS)	Rabobank	s.t.
3	Anthony Ravard (FRA)	Ag2r–La Mondiale	s.t.
4	Tyler Farrar (USA)	Garmin–Cervélo	s.t.
5	Allan Davis (AUS)	Astana	s.t.
6	John Degenkolb (GER)	HTC–Highroad	s.t.
7	Gerald Ciolek (GER)	Quick-Step	s.t.
8	Boy Van Poppel (NED)	UnitedHealthcare	s.t.
9	Borut Božič (SLO)	Vacansoleil–DCM	s.t.
10	Baden Cooke (AUS)	Saxo Bank–SunGard	s.t.

General Classification after Stage 4

	Cyclist	Team	Time
1	Steve Cummings (GBR)	Team Sky	18h 27' 42"
2	Alberto Contador (ESP)	Saxo Bank–SunGard	+ 6"
3	Tony Martin (GER)	HTC–Highroad	+ 10"
4	Tejay van Garderen (USA)	HTC–Highroad	+ 12"
5	Rein Taaramäe (EST)	Cofidis	+ 18"
6	Andreas Klöden (GER)	Team RadioShack	+ 26"
7	Ryder Hesjedal (CAN)	Garmin–Cervélo	+ 26"
8	Simon Gerrans (AUS)	Team Sky	+ 26"
9	Wout Poels (NED)	Vacansoleil–DCM	+ 30"
10	Tiago Machado (POR)	Team RadioShack	+ 31"

Stage 5

20 February 2011 – Lagoa to Portimão, 17.2 km (10.7 mi)^[7]

Stage 5 results

	Cyclist	Team	Time
1	Tony Martin (GER)	HTC–Highroad	20' 53"
2	Lieuwe Westra (NED)	Vacansoleil–DCM	+ 5"
3	Tiago Machado (POR)	Team RadioShack	+ 26"
4	Jesse Sergent (NZL)	Team RadioShack	+ 27"
5	Andreas Klöden (GER)	Team RadioShack	+ 30"
6	Tejay van Garderen (USA)	HTC–Highroad	+ 30"
7	Luis León Sánchez (ESP)	Rabobank	+ 30"
8	Sébastien Rosseler (BEL)	Team RadioShack	+ 31"
9	Thomas De Gendt (BEL)	Vacansoleil–DCM	+ 39"
10	Sylvain Chavanel (FRA)	Quick-Step	+ 42"

Final Classification

	Cyclist	Team	Time
1	Tony Martin (GER)	HTC–Highroad	18h 48' 45"
2	Tejay van Garderen (USA)	HTC–Highroad	+ 32"
3	Lieuwe Westra (NED)	Vacansoleil–DCM	+ 39"
4	Alberto Contador (ESP)	Saxo Bank–SunGard	+ 41"
5	Andreas Klöden (GER)	Team RadioShack	+ 46"
6	Tiago Machado (POR)	Team RadioShack	+ 47"
7	Steve Cummings (GBR)	Team Sky	+ 53"
8	Rein Taaramäe (EST)	Cofidis	+ 59"
9	Luis León Sánchez (ESP)	Rabobank	+ 1' 04"
10	Thomas De Gendt (BEL)	Vacansoleil–DCM	+ 1' 05"

Classification leadership

In the 2011 Volta ao Algarve, four different jerseys were awarded. For the general classification, calculated by adding each cyclist's finishing times on each stage, and allowing time bonuses for the first three finishers on each stage and in intermediate sprints, the leader received a yellow jersey. This classification was considered the most important of the Volta ao Algarve, and the winner is considered the winner of the Volta. Additionally, there was a sprints classification, which awarded a blue jersey. In the sprints classification, cyclists got points for finishing in the top three in an intermediate sprint. The first across the sprint points got 3 points, the second got 2, and the third got a single point.

There was also a mountains classification, which awarded a green jersey. In the mountains classification, points were won by reaching the top of a mountain before other cyclists. Each climb was categorized, with the more difficult climbs awarding more points.

The points classification awarded a white jersey. In the points classification, cyclists got points based on the order at the finish line of each stage. The stage win afforded 25 points, second on the stage was worth 20, third 16, fourth 13, fifth 10, sixth 8, seventh 6, eighth 4, ninth 2, and tenth was worth a single point. The points awarded in the sprints classification counted equivalently for this classification.

There was fifth classification to this race for the best Portuguese rider. However, no jersey was awarded, since the UCI limits the amount of rewarded jerseys to four per race.

The race also awarded a teams classification, which, too, was not represented by a jersey. The teams classification was calculated by adding the times of each team's best three riders per stage per day.

Stage	Winner	General Classification	Mountains Classification	Sprints Classification	Points Classification	Best Portuguese Rider Classification	Teams Classification
1	Philippe Gilbert	Philippe Gilbert	Ricardo Mestre	César Fonte	Philippe Gilbert	Filipe Duarte Sousa Cardoso	Omega Pharma–Lotto
2	John Degenkolb	Philippe Gilbert		Thomas De Gendt	Philippe Gilbert	Filipe Duarte Sousa Cardoso	HTC–Highroad
3	Steve Cummings	Steve Cummings		Thomas De Gendt	Tyler Farrar	Tiago Machado
4	André Greipel	Steve Cummings		César Fonte
5	Tony Martin	Tony Martin		César Fonte
Final		Tony Martin	Ricardo Mestre	César Fonte	Tyler Farrar	Tiago Machado	HTC–Highroad

References

^ "UCI Road Calendar 2011". Union Cycliste Internationale. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
^ Gruber, Jared (5 January 2011). "Volta ao Algarve promising a strong field despite schedule conflict with Ruta del Sol". VeloNews. Competitor Group, Inc. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
^ "Gilbert claims Algarve opener with late attack". Cycling News. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
^ Hymas, Peter (17 February 2011). "Degenkolb lights up Lagos". Cycling News. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
^ Hymas, Peter (18 February 2011). "Cummings prevails on Alto do Malhão". Cycling News. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
^ "Greipel sprints to stage 4 win". Cycling News. 19 February 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
^ Westemeyer, Susan (20 February 2011). "Martin takes stage and overall title". Cycling News. Retrieved 15 February 2012.

[1] "UCI Road Calendar 2011". Union Cycliste Internationale. Retrieved 3 August 2016.

[2] Gruber, Jared (5 January 2011). "Volta ao Algarve promising a strong field despite schedule conflict with Ruta del Sol". VeloNews. Competitor Group, Inc. Retrieved 15 February 2012.

[3] "Gilbert claims Algarve opener with late attack". Cycling News. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2012.

[4] Hymas, Peter (17 February 2011). "Degenkolb lights up Lagos". Cycling News. Retrieved 15 February 2012.

[5] Hymas, Peter (18 February 2011). "Cummings prevails on Alto do Malhão". Cycling News. Retrieved 15 February 2012.

[6] "Greipel sprints to stage 4 win". Cycling News. 19 February 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2012.

[7] Westemeyer, Susan (20 February 2011). "Martin takes stage and overall title". Cycling News. Retrieved 15 February 2012.

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